Xanthos or Xanthus, also referred to by scholars as Arna, its Lycian name, [1] (Turkish: Ksantos, Lycian: 𐊀𐊕𐊑𐊏𐊀 Arñna, Greek: Ξάνθος, Latin: Xanthus) was an ancient city near the …

In Greek mythology, the name Xanthus or Xanthos (/ ˈ z æ n θ ə s /; Ancient Greek: Ξάνθος means "yellow" or "fair hair") may refer to: Divine Xanthus, the gods' name for Scamander , …

Xanthos, which was the capital of ancient Lycia, illustrates the blending of Lycian traditions with the Hellenic influence, especially in its funerary art. The rock-cut tombs, pillar tombs and pillar …

Xanthos, known as Ksanthos in Turkish, is an ancient city located in the region of Lycia in southwestern Turkey. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in Turkey and is …

Xanthus (Ancient Greek: Ξάνθος), son of Ptolemy, was the king of Thebes, the 16th [1] and final monarch that ruled the city. [2] He was possibly king only temporarily, being shown at times as …

Feb 26, 2025 · Xanthos was the largest cities of the six members of the Lycian League, which was granted autonomy as a protectorate of Rome in 168 BC. It was destroyed by Brutus in 42 …

The ruins of Xanthos serve as a reminder of the city’s indomitable spirit and its contribution to history and culture. For anyone with a penchant for history, a visit to this ancient city promises …

Xanthos is located near the village of Kınık on a hillside in a beautiful natural site overlooking the Eşen river. The ancient city of Xanthos is 45 km from Kaş, 20 km from Kalkan, 65 km from …

Aug 26, 2023 · The Xanthos ancient city was founded on two dominant hills on the edge of the stream known as the Xanthos River (Eşen Stream), which passes through the Kınık Town of …

Xanthos-Letoon is an ancient archaeological complex situated in southwestern Anatolia, Turkey. It consists of the city of Xanthos and its associated sanctuary, Letoon, both of which were crucial …